Associate Vendor Manager - Remote

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Associate Vendor Manager </span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Remote: US </span></strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 16px;">The Associate Vendor Manager will s</span></span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">upport the vendor qualification process for Labcorp Drug Development clinical vendors, including the assessment of capabilities. Coordinates the qualification process with SMEs from QA, Corporate Compliance, Global Data Privacy, IT Risk and Security and functional area SMEs, etc. maintaining effective tracking of the process and completion in a timely manner.</span></p><ul><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Creation/maintenance of Master Vendor List. Ensures the Master Vendor List (MVL) is maintained and provides clear information on the available approved vendors. </span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Supports the development and delivery of training within GVM but primarily outside of GVM in support of other groups participating in the management or oversight of vendors. Works with SMEs within GVM and Global Learning and Change Management to create training and determine format/delivery method.</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ensure the maintenance of accurate and complete vendor files, ensuring documentation is available for QA, clinical sourcing, compliance and client audits. </span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">RFI/RFP/bid defense support. </span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">CAPA/Audit support. </span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Maintenance of RFI/RFP library of standard text. </span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Participates in and supports other GVM initiatives as required. </span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience<br />Degree in life sciences preferred</span></p><p style="margin: 0px;"> </p><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3-4 years of experience in the job discipline (vendor qualification/vendor management/Clinical Sourcing/QA in the life sciences industry e.g. CRO, pharma, biotech)</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in clinical research, understanding of clinical research, and comprehensive knowledge of clinical trial services and vendors</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience working independently with minimal supervision and in a team environment under time and resource pressures</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills when dealing with both external and internal customers with an ability to prioritize and meet deadlines</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience in drafting training related materials</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Strong presentation skills</span></li><li style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficient with MS Office programs</span></li></ul>